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The Design Career Starter Kit: Episode 1 | How to Get a Job: Ace the Application

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IIDA Academy

The Design Career Starter Kit

IIDA and OFS convene design leaders and student members for a series of webinars delving into the ins-and-outs of the job hunt — how students can find their first design job, choose a specialty, and thrive in a corporate environment. 

Watch this webinar series to earn IIDA’s Early Career Accelerator credential

Those who watch all three episodes of this webinar series and complete a short quiz are eligible for the IIDA Early Career Accelerator credential. After you successfully complete the quiz, you will receive an email confirmation and an IIDA Early Career Accelerator badge to use on LinkedIn.

Access the quiz here

Read below to learn more about the episode

How to Get a Job: Ace the Application

Tips on how to strengthen your resume, cover letter, and portfolio — and how to harness your connections and network to get your resume to the top of the pile.

Moderator:
Halima McWilliams, Associate Principal, Human Resources Director, Corgan

Speakers:
Paridhi Chawla, Assoc. IIDA, Design Professional, VP of Student Development, IIDA New York Chapter
De’Lana Noil, Assoc. IIDA, Designer, Gensler 
Rita Radley, IIDA, Interior Design Leader, CannonDesign